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Baggy Jeans

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Music Journalist, Joanna Chaundy chats to the past and present female music artists about their careers. Each artist takes a nostalgic look back at their music journey. They chat about the videos, the fashion and their influences, plus their struggles within the industry as women.
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S1 Ep 1 Joi Marshall of Jade

Baggy JeansMar 21, 2021

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S4 Ep 27 Monifah

S4 Ep 27 Monifah

Joanna Chaundy talks to 90's RnB songstress, Monifah, about her relationship with Heavy D, the tragic loss of her father and brother and how she got through her battle with addiction.... and of course the amazing music.

Apr 28, 202445:34
S4 Ep 26 Terri Walker (Part 2)

S4 Ep 26 Terri Walker (Part 2)

Joanna Chaundy talks to the incredible UK soulstress, Terri Walker, about finally finding herself in music, working with Rodney P and the late rapper, Ty, and how depression needs to be spoken about more within the black community.

Mar 04, 202429:58
S4 Ep 25 (Part 1) Terri Walker

S4 Ep 25 (Part 1) Terri Walker

Joanna Chaundy chats to UK soultress, Terri Walker, about her illustrious career in music and the bumps in the road along the way. Terri talks about the advantages of growing up in Germany then returning to South London where she went on to appreciate her Jamaican roots - leading her to find the artist she was always meant to be.

Feb 24, 202440:49
S4 Ep 24 Michelle Escoffery - formerly of Truce

S4 Ep 24 Michelle Escoffery - formerly of Truce

Joanna Chaundy is joined by former member of girl group, Truce, Michelle Escoffery, who discusses her incredible journey in the music industry, songwriting for artists such as Tina Turner, representing emerging talent and how she became President of the Members Council for PRS for Music.

Feb 07, 202449:02
S4 Ep 23 Kele Le Roc

S4 Ep 23 Kele Le Roc

Joanna Chaundy chats to London's very own, Kele Le Roc in an in-depth interview about her journey through music and how RnB led the way for her to forge a career on the UKG scene.
Jan 15, 202452:50
S4 Ep 22 Nicci Gilbert of Brownstone

S4 Ep 22 Nicci Gilbert of Brownstone

Joanna Chaundy chats with Nicci Gilbert of the iconic R&B group, Brownstone on being signed to Michael Jackson's label, losing a member and getting through some very tough times.

Jan 08, 202451:56
S4 EP 21 Beverley Knight

S4 EP 21 Beverley Knight

Joanna Chaundy has an in depth chat with UK singer and actor, Beverley Knight, about the toughness of the music industry, hanging out with Prince and receiving an Olivier Award.

Jan 01, 202401:03:33
S3 EP 20 Teedra Moses

S3 EP 20 Teedra Moses

Joanna Chaundy kicks it with RnB singer, Teedra Moses and talks Hype Williams and writing for artists such as Christina Milian and Mary J Blige.

Jun 30, 202329:37
S3 EP 19 *NEW ARTIST* Say She She

S3 EP 19 *NEW ARTIST* Say She She

Joanna Chaundy is joined by the three leading ladies of the fierce new Brooklyn-based band, SAY SHE SHE.


Mar 13, 202345:53
S3 EP 18 Angie Stone

S3 EP 18 Angie Stone

Joanna Chaundy chats to the legendary singer, Angie Stone about her career from rapper to worldwide soul sensation. Angie discusses the dirty side of the music industry and how it ended her relationship with D'Angelo.

Dec 12, 202243:56
S3 EP 17 Choklate

S3 EP 17 Choklate

Joanna Chaundy talks to amazing Seattle born singer, Choklate about her career, working with Phonte of Little Brother and The Foreign Exchange, Musiq Soulchild, and her amusingly reckless behaviour as a totally free underground artist as opposed to a mainstream one. 

Dec 08, 202258:21
S3 EP 16 Syleena Johnson

S3 EP 16 Syleena Johnson

Joanna Chaundy talks to singer, Syleena Johnson about her experience working with Kanye West, being produced by R Kelly and the sexism within the music industry in general. Syleena also delves into her upbringing with a blues singer for a father and how that shaped her to be the thick-skinned artist and woman she is today.

Nov 15, 202240:27
EXCLUSIVE: S3 EP 15 (Part 2) N'Dea Davenport

EXCLUSIVE: S3 EP 15 (Part 2) N'Dea Davenport

Part two of the exclusive N'Dea Davenport interview hears about the tumultuous time she endured during and after her time with The Brand New Heavies. N'Dea lays it all on the table.

Sep 04, 202250:23
EXCLUSIVE: S3 EP 15 (Part 1) N'Dea Davenport

EXCLUSIVE: S3 EP 15 (Part 1) N'Dea Davenport

Exclusive interview with former lead singer of The Brand New Heavies, the incredible, N'Dea Davenport, who finally decides to tell all about her difficult time within the band and life after leaving. 

Aug 28, 202254:12
S2 EP 14 Kelly Price

S2 EP 14 Kelly Price

Kelly Price joins the Baggy Jeans Podcast to share her rags to riches story. From singing with George Michael to Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston... Kelly Price talks about her gospel influence and the struggles she faced in the music industry to get to where she is.

Jun 19, 202245:52
S2 EP 13 Deborah Cox

S2 EP 13 Deborah Cox

Sensational singer, Deborah Cox joins the Baggy Jeans Podcast to talk about her amazing career and how Whitney Houston played such a pivotal role in it. 

Jun 06, 202236:25
EXCLUSIVE: S2 EP 12 (Part 2) T-Boz of TLC

EXCLUSIVE: S2 EP 12 (Part 2) T-Boz of TLC

Lead singer of the phenomenal group, TLC, T-Boz, joins Joanna Chaundy on the Baggy Jeans Podcast to chat about their journey in the music business, songwriting, losing Lefteye and dramas with Jodeci's Dalvin. 

May 29, 202248:60
EXCLUSIVE: S2 EP 11 (Part 1) Chilli of TLC

EXCLUSIVE: S2 EP 11 (Part 1) Chilli of TLC

Yes! Chill from the smash hit group, TLC, chops it up with the Baggy Jeans Podcast and talks about their career journey, memories of Lefteye and the naughtiness the girls got up to.

May 22, 202229:31
S2 EP 10 Tabitha of Kut Klose

S2 EP 10 Tabitha of Kut Klose

Joanna Chaundy talks to Tabitha of the group, Kut Klose, the trio introduced to us by legendary R&B crooner, Keith Sweat. Tabitha talks about the in-house divisiveness that prevented them from releasing more music.

May 15, 202228:32
S2 EP 9 Blaque

S2 EP 9 Blaque

Joanna Chaundy talks to Shamari and Brandi of the girl group, Blaque, discovered by TLC's Lisa 'Lefteye' Lopes. After the untimely death of Lefteye in 2001, Brandi and Shamari suffered a double loss when their band member, Natina Reed died in 2012. They talk to Baggy Jeans about their continuing career and their memories of Lefteye and Natina.

May 09, 202232:24
S1 EP 8 Latocha of Xscape

S1 EP 8 Latocha of Xscape

LaTocha, a member of the group Xscape, discovered by Producer, Jermaine Dupri. speaks about the group's fulfilling journey, working with Mariah Carey and the shocking demands from their management back in the day
Nov 29, 202139:30
S1 EP 7 Dawn Robinson formerly of En Vogue

S1 EP 7 Dawn Robinson formerly of En Vogue

Dawn Robinson, formerly of the group En Vogue. chats about her amazing journey within music as well as her later group, Lucy Pearl. Dawn recounts her memorable moments with En Vogue- the good times and the bad, which ultimately led to her departure while they were top of their game
Nov 22, 202136:26
S1 EP 6 Kima of Total

S1 EP 6 Kima of Total

Kima from the notorious girl group, Total, signed by P Diddy to Bad Boy Records in the mid-90s, discusses her experiences working with Biggie Smalls and the edgy fashion and songs that made Total different from the rest
Nov 15, 202128:41
S1 EP 5 Nicole Wray

S1 EP 5 Nicole Wray

Nicole Wray, who was discovered by Missy Elliott as a teenager, thrusting her into instant stardom. discusses how she was encouraged by the late singer, Aaliyah, and kept going despite continued setbacks
Nov 08, 202123:44
S1 EP 4 Adina Howard

S1 EP 4 Adina Howard

Adina Howard, who shot to fame in the 90s with hits such as Freak Like Me and T-Shirt and My Panties. discusses the hurdles she faced as a woman in the industry as well as her regrets. She also elaborates on her enthusiasm for other female artists such as Ella Mai
Nov 01, 202133:17
S1 EP 3 Gabrielle

S1 EP 3 Gabrielle

London-born artist, Gabrielle, whose career has spanned almost three decades explains how she became a top songwriter and the major insecurities that lead to “the patch”.
Oct 24, 202131:57
S1 EP 2 Meelah of 702

S1 EP 2 Meelah of 702

Meelah Williams, lead singer of the group 702 chats about her eventful career, reminiscing on her favourite artists of the '90s plus the struggles of being in a group with two sisters.

Oct 18, 202123:59
S1 Ep 1 Joi Marshall of Jade

S1 Ep 1 Joi Marshall of Jade

Lead singer of the group Jade, discusses with Joanna Chaundy, her career in the group along with the struggles they faced within the music industry at the time and the debt they were plummeted into.

Mar 21, 202127:24
Baggy Jeans Trailer

Baggy Jeans Trailer

Music Journalist, Joanna Chaundy, chats to the female music artists that made the 90s R&B era so unforgettable. Each artist takes a nostalgic look back at their career. They talk about the music, the videos and the fashion along with their struggles within the music industry.
Mar 15, 202103:44